Adani Commissions India's First Off-Grid 5 MW Green Hydrogen Plant in Gujarat
- India’s first off-grid 5 MW green hydrogen pilot plant powered entirely by solar commissioned in Kutch.
- The facility features an automated, closed-loop electrolyser system with Battery Energy Storage integration.
- Aligned with the National Green Hydrogen Mission, it supports India’s net-zero and energy independence goals.
In a significant leap towards clean energy innovation, Adani New Industries Limited (ANIL) announced the commissioning of India’s first off-grid 5 MW Green Hydrogen Pilot Plant in Kutch, Gujarat. This pioneering facility represents a major milestone in India’s transition toward sustainable energy and sets a benchmark for decentralised hydrogen production.
The pilot plant is fully powered by solar energy and equipped with a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), allowing uninterrupted, off-grid operation. ANIL stated that the plant is India’s first of its kind to utilise a fully automated, closed-loop electrolyser system. This technology enables dynamic responsiveness to fluctuating solar inputs, enhancing the plant’s efficiency, performance, and operational flexibility.
“This facility redefines the green hydrogen landscape with its decentralised model and integration of clean power and smart automation”, the company said in a statement. The initiative underlines the Adani Group’s commitment to sustainability, innovation, and leadership in the green hydrogen sector.
The project acts as a critical proof of concept for ANIL’s upcoming Green Hydrogen Hub in Mundra, Gujarat, which is poised to become a cornerstone of India’s clean energy ecosystem. Green hydrogen is seen as a game-changer for decarbonising hard-to-abate sectors like fertilisers, refining, and heavy transport.
The initiative is aligned with the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM), which was launched in 2023 with an initial allocation of $2.4 billion. The mission aims to reduce fossil fuel import dependency, boost energy self-reliance, and support India’s goals of achieving energy independence by 2047 and net-zero emissions by 2070. The pilot plant also advances India’s ambition to become a major global exporter of green hydrogen by 2030.
